How far is Mount Rainier, MD from College Park, MD?
The driving distance from Mount Rainier, MD to College Park, MD is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.1 miles (5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Rainier and College Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Rainier and College Park.
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Start on 31st Street
742 ft · 31 sec · 31st Street
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Turn left onto Upshur Street
101 m · 13 sec · Upshur Street
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Turn right onto 30th Street
2096 ft · 1 min · 30th Street
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Turn right onto Queens Chapel Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Queens Chapel Road
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Turn right onto East-West Highway
2953 ft · 1 min · East-West Highway
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Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn right onto Knox Road
83 m · 12 sec · Knox Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Knox Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Rainier and College Park.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Queens Chapel Road
Turn right onto Queens Chapel Road
1.58 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Rainier to College Park?
The road trip is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hyattsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2 miles from Mount Rainier and 2 miles from College Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.1 miles (5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.57 one way or $1.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Mount Rainier and Showers And Thunderstorms near College Park.
Stop Ideas Near Hyattsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hyattsville.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Rainier and College Park. Straight-line distance: 3.1 mi (4.99 km).
#1 Mount Rainier
Stratovolcano in the U.
| Population | 8,117 |
| Coordinates | 38.9415000, -76.9649800 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 College Park
Public research university in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland
| Population | 32,173 |
| Coordinates | 38.9806700, -76.9369200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Knox Road (-76.936921, 38.980668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.57 | $1.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.64 | $1.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.69 | $1.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.84 | $1.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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